The term 'Wuthering Heights' is a novel by Emily Bronte set in the Yorkshire MOORS, a wild and desolate area of northern England. The MOORS are characterized by rolling hills, heather-covered landscapes, and sparsely populated areas. The novel follows the story of two families, the Earnshaws and the Lintons, who live in the area and are connected by a love story between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff.